File Extension Database

Open PKM File

The PKM extension file is a save file generated by the Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games.

Pokemon Diamond, Pokemon Pearl, and Pokemon Platinum are role-playing video games developed in 2006 by Game Freak and published by The Pokemon Company in conjunction with Nintendo for the Nintendo DS.

They are the first installments of the fourth generation of the Pokemon video game series.

Pokemon are fictional creatures, which depending on the species or type, can have physical features resembling animals, plants, rocks, ghosts, or even humans.

They have fantastic and supernatural powers, which they can use by carrying out movements or abilities to attack, defend themselves or fulfill their needs.

They can generally live in all kinds of environments, subsisting in the freedom of nature or living with humans and helping them.

PKM can be found on Nintendo DS Pokemon cartridges, and can be opened and edited on a Windows PC using Pokesav.

Pokesav is a software package that has the ability to edit any aspect of a PKM save file, including character data, movesets, and Pokemon items.

Link to the software package for opening and working with a PKM file

Pokesav

How Can I Open PKM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PKM file is to find a PKM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PKM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PKM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PKM file opener then try to search online for "PKM viewer", "application to open PKM file" or "open PKM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PKM file

How Can I Open PKM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PKM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PKM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PKM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PKM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PKM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PKM file then try to search for "PKM viewer", "application to open PKM file" or "read PKM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PKM file

How Can I Open PKM File on Android

If you downloaded a PKM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PKM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PKM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PKM viewer", "PKM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PKM File on iPhone or iPad

To open PKM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PKM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PKM". This way you can find apps which can open PKM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PKM viewer" or "PKM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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